Five things not to miss this weekend

Mar. 20, 2014

1. 'Les Miserables'

The musical, inspired by Victor Hugo’s classic novel, fills the stage at the Des Moines Playhouse, 831 42nd St., with performances at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Additional performances through April 13. Go to www.dmplayhouse.com.

2. Molly Ringwald

Today

Actress, novelist, musician and America’s favorite teen princess stops by for a jazz cabaret set. The star of “Sixteen Candles,” “The Breakfast Club” and “Pretty in Pink” last year released an album, “Except Sometimes.” 7:30 p.m. at the Temple for Performing Arts. $45 and $55. www.desmoinesperformingarts.org

4. Irish Jam

Saturday

Enjoy some post-St. Patrick’s day music at The State Historical Museum, 600 E. Locust St., from 1 to 3 p.m. under the museum’s atrium staircase. Free.

5. Rick Springfield

Saturday

Springfield’s show will include storytelling, hits, selections from his latest CD, “Songs for the End of the World,” and old favorites that the singer has never played live. 8 p.m. Hoyt Sherman Place. $50 and $65. www.hoytsherman.org